🍜 Spicy Beef Ramen with Creamy Sesame Sauce

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2)

For the Beef:

• 250g (9 oz) beef steak (ribeye or sirloin)

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tsp honey or brown sugar

• 1 tsp garlic (minced)

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp sesame oil

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For the Broth:

• 3 cups chicken or beef broth

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp chili paste (gochujang or chili garlic sauce)

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 1 tsp garlic (minced)

• 1 tsp sesame oil

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For the Creamy Sauce:

• 2 tbsp mayonnaise

• 1 tbsp tahini or peanut butter

• 1 tsp soy sauce

• 1–2 tbsp warm water (to loosen)

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For the Ramen:

• 2 packs instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning)

• 1/2 cup corn (optional)

• 2 soft-boiled eggs

• 2 tbsp chopped green onions

• 1 tsp sesame seeds

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Marinate & Cook Beef

1. Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, garlic, pepper, and sesame oil.

2. Marinate beef for 15–30 minutes.

3. Sear in a hot pan (2–3 minutes per side for medium).

4. Rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.

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2. Make Broth

1. In a pot, bring broth to a simmer.

2. Add soy sauce, chili paste, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil.

3. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.

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3. Cook Noodles

1. Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions.

2. Drain and set aside.

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4. Make Creamy Sauce

1. Mix mayo, tahini (or peanut butter), soy sauce, and water.

2. Stir until smooth and slightly runny.

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5. Assemble Bowl

1. Add noodles to a bowl.

2. Pour hot broth over.

3. Top with sliced beef, corn, and soft-boiled eggs.

4. Drizzle creamy sauce on top.

5. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

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✨ Tips

• Use gochujang for deeper Korean flavor 🔥

• Add chili oil for extra spice

• For extra richness, mix a little butter into the broth

• Slice beef against the grain for tenderness